We're already separated that's official but there's still a window of hope left open that perhaps someday we could give things another try.
Elizabeth GilbertThere were times, especially when I was traveling for 'Eat, Pray, Love,' when, I swear to God, I would feel this weight of my female ancestors, all those Swedish farmwives from beyond the grave who were like, 'Go! Go to Naples! Eat more pizza! Go to India, ride an elephant! Do it! Swim in the Indian Ocean. Read those books. Learn a language.'
Elizabeth GilbertMaybe the difference between first marriage and second marriage is that the second time at least you know you are gambling.
Elizabeth GilbertI still canโt say whether I ever want childrenโฆ.I can only say how I feel now--grateful to be on my own. I also know that I wonโt go forth and have children just in case I might regret missing it later in life; I donโt think this is a strong enough motivation to bring more babies onto the earth.
Elizabeth Gilbert